Best trails in Whangauni National Park
Want to find the best trails in Whangauni National Park for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 17 great trails for hiking, walking, and camping and more. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
Ready for your next hike or bike ride? We've got you covered, with trails ranging from 42 to 10,150 feet in elevation gain. Whatever you have planned for the day, you can find the perfect trail for your next trip to Whangauni National Park.
Top trails
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(69)
•Hard
•10.0 mi
•Est. 5h 35m
The Atene Skyline Track is located in Whanganui National Park near Whanganui.
It's a spectacular walk that circles around the center island on a high ridge track. The track is not too strenuous, but a good level of fitness is required. There are beautiful views and a range of flora throughout the track. Best done clockwise.
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(50)
•Moderate
•2.5 mi
•Est. 1h 26m
The Atene Viewpoint Walk is located near Whanganui in the Manawatū-Whanganui region. It's a short bushy walk through the forest and farmland. Be prepared for a steady uphill climb the whole way with some steps on the way. The view at the top is not a full 360, but you see the rest of it on the way up and down.
3
(21)
•Hard
•13.7 mi
This is part of the Whanganui Journey - a multi-day canoe or kayak journey through the Whanganui National Park. This section will take you from Tieke Kainga Campsite to Pipiriki. Please note that bookings are required to stay at the campsite. More information about fees and bookings is available at
https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/manawatu-whanganui/places/whanganui-national-park/things-to-do/huts/tieke-kainga/
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(10)
•Moderate
•3.3 mi
•Est. 1h 38m
Accessible via the Whanganui Journey. Park up your canoe and walk up to the famous Bridge To Nowhere. It was constructed in the mid-1930s to provide road access to farms known as the Mangapurua Valley Soldiers Settlement. By the time it was completed these areas of the Mangapurua Valley were deserted, the bridge rarely used and the construction of the road to the Whanganui River abandoned.
5
(14)
•Hard
•20.2 mi
This is part of the Whanganui Journey - a multi-day canoe or kayak journey through the Whanganui National Park. This section will take you from John Coull Hut to Tieke Kainga Campsite. Please note that bookings are required in the Great Walks season. More information about bookings and fees is available at:
John Coull Hut
https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/manawatu-whanganui/places/whanganui-national-park/things-to-do/huts/john-coull-hut/
Tieke Kainga...
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(11)
•Hard
•22.2 mi
This is part of the Whanganui Journey - a multi-day canoe or kayak journey through the Whanganui National Park. This section will take you from Whakahoro Campsite to John Coull Hut. Please note that bookings are required to stay at the campsite and the hut. More information about bookings and fees is available at:
Whakahoro Campsite
https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/manawatu-whanganui/places/whanganui-national-park/things-to-do/campsites/whakahoro-campsite/
John...
7
(16)
•Hard
•55.7 mi
The "Great Walk" that isn't a walk - a 4-day canoe trip down the untouched land- and river-scapes of the Whanganui. Tall cliffs hug you throughout, capped by green rainforest foliage for an exotic sense. Wild ducks and goats peek out to encourage you along your way. The truly adventurous make this a multi-day journey via canoe, staying at the many government-owned campsites and huts along the river.
During the Great Walks season (October 1st - April 30th), bookings are needed for campsites...
8
(16)
•Moderate
•2.5 mi
•Est. 1h 23m
The Te Maire Loop Track is a beautiful walk through the podocarp forest with beautiful colors in the canopy and plenty of tall trees with plentiful birdlife.
There is a slippery stream-crossing to be done very early on in the hike so be careful. A car park with public toilets is located at the trailhead.
9
(7)
•Hard
•23.5 mi
This is part of the Whanganui Journey - a multi-day canoe or kayak journey through the Whanganui National Park. This section will take you from Ohinepane Campsite to Whakahoro Campsite. Please note that bookings in advance are required. More information is available at:
Ohinepane Campsite
https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/manawatu-whanganui/places/ohinepane-recreation-reserve/things-to-do/ohinepane-campsite/
Whakahoro...
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike in Whangauni National Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Whangauni National Park is Atene Skyline Track, which has a 4.4 star rating from 69 reviews. This trail is 10.0 mi long with an elevation gain of 2,585 ft.
What is the longest trail in Whangauni National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Whangauni National Park is Whanganui Journey: Whakahoro to Pipiriki Paddle Route. This trail is estimated to be 55.7 mi long.
How many trails are in Whangauni National Park?
There are 17 trails in Whangauni National Park. These trails have an average 4.2-star rating from 243 AllTrails community reviews.
Which trail has the most elevation gain in Whangauni National Park?
If you're looking for elevation gain, Whangauni National Park has you covered. Whanganui Journey: Whakahoro to Pipiriki Paddle Route boasts the most elevation gain with 10,150 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Mangapurua/Kaiwhakauka Track, which will get you 8,303 ft of elevation gain.
Are there camping trails available in Whangauni National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 6 camping trails in Whangauni National Park and the most popular is Atene Skyline Track with an average 4.4 star rating from 69 community reviews.
Are there biking trails available in Whangauni National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 3 biking trails in Whangauni National Park and the most popular is Mangapurua/Kaiwhakauka Track with an average 4.5 star rating from 9 community reviews.